…a celebration of the practice of improvisation in all its diversity, complexity and, perhaps, contradictions
On the eve of our highest profile event, with 13 events behind us, this might be a good time to reflect on the stuff I’ve learned (and am learning) about running a space for improvised music. I’m indebted to those who have told stories of, and given advice on, running no- or low-budget ventures elsewhere. [...]
It’s good, I think, to think tactically about improvisation, and group improvisation in particular. You know, however, that you’ve lost the game in improvisation when you’re preempting the music. You don’t want to be thinking this is how it should be, goddamnit, and I will fit that square piece into that triangular hole. Much more [...]
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Stet Lab will return in October 2010!
Audio recordings of the June 2010 Stet Lab are now online.
Stet Lab takes place this coming Tuesday (June 15, 2010) at the Ó Riada Hall, UCC Music Building, Sundays Well, Cork, Ireland at 7:15pm (doors: 7:00pm). We’re privileged (and very excited) to close the 2009-2010 season of events with the Irish debut of the phenomenal pianist Alexander Hawkins.